IEA News: What's Ahead in Summer 2023

Academy workshops, digital architecture at SCI-Arc, and our 25th anniversary! IEA E-Newsletter June2023 [View in your browser]( [DONATE]( [VOLUNTEER]( [CONTACT US]( The Institute for Educational Advancement is celebrating its 25th Anniversary! For 25 years, the Institute for Educational Advancement has been dedicated to ensuring that gifted children from all backgrounds have access to the educational programs and individual support they need to thrive and reach for their full intellectual and personal potential. To date, IEA has made a positive impact in the lives of over 11,000 children through our innovative programs, services, nurturing support and caring community. We are so excited to celebrate this 25th anniversary milestone with all of you. There are several ways you can get involved and help recognize the past and support educational programs for deserving students in the future. You can attend one of our events happening throughout the year: - Our Summer Spotlight will be on June 22 at our Learning Center in Pasadena, CA, - We are hosting events in NYC and San Francisco this summer, - Attend our Celebration Gala on Saturday, September 23 in Pasadena, CA. For the Gala, you can sponsor the event, explore advertising opportunities, donate, or purchase a ticket. Even if you can’t attend on September 23, there are a host of ways you can support IEA! Please visit our website for additional information: Summer Spotlight 2023: Happy 25th Birthday, IEA! Come celebrate our 25th anniversary at our Summer Spotlight Birthday Party on June 22 from 5:30 pm to 7:30 pm at the IEA Learning Center in Pasadena. Current and interested families are invited to participate in fun activities, demonstrations, meet teachers, and connect with other parents and students. Complimentary dinner, beverages and, of course, birthday treats will be served. Please RSVP for this free event below. If you would like to contribute a birthday gift to help us celebrate and support our students, please [visit our registry]( ​​ [RSVP for Summer Spotlight]( OUTREACH . Last month, our president and co-founder was a guest on [Born to Talk Radio](. This LA-based podcast’s goal is to create connections and community through conversation. Elizabeth talked about her passion for supporting gifted children and how IEA has made an impact over the last 25 years. [LISTEN NOW]( ACADEMY . It's not too late to register for classes this summer! Our application deadline for Summer Session 2 and Session 3 has been extended to Friday, June 23, but classes are filling up quickly! [SEE THE SCHEDULE]( We also have three other exciting summer opportunities to announce! [Summer Series: Solving Museum Mysteries]( Ages 11-13 July 5, 6, and 7 (Wednesday through Friday) from 1:00-4:00 pm each day Students who love to crack codes and follow clues will have a blast in this three-day adventure that culminates with a day spent at the Huntington Library! [SIGN UP]( [Free Student-Led Workshop: Digging for Dinosaurs]( Ages 7-11 Wednesday, July 12 from 4:45-5:45 pm You’ve heard of T-Rex and Triceratops. But what about Jeholopterus or Dracorex? Let’s travel to prehistoric times to learn about dinosaurs and how they lived. [SIGN UP]( [Summer Workshop: Astrobiology]( Ages 10-14 Saturday, July 29 from 1:00-3:30 pm Join us for a day of exploring exoplanets, contemplating the origins of life, and learning more about the Mars missions searching for life! [SIGN UP]( YUNASA . As you're reading this, our Yunasa West team is enroute to YMCA Camp Shady Brook in Colorado, ready for our campers to arrive on June 10. It's not too late to sign up for our Yunasa Michigan camp, which will be held from July 22-29 at Howell Nature Center in Howell, MI. [APPLY NOW]( CAROLINE D. BRADLEY SCHOLARSHIP . It is an exciting time for our CDB families! Proms, graduations, college prep, and planning summer activities! Our CDB Team has reviewed applications and is excited to meet with our highly prestigious Selection Committee over the next few weeks. EXPLORE . We have several exciting new courses available this summer for kids ages 13-18, including the exciting [opportunity to study digital design]( at the Southern California Institute for Architecture (SCI-Arc). Please check our schedule of classes [here]( PICTURES OF THE MONTH . IEA Staff and teachers renewed their CPR, First Aid, and AED certifications last week. We're looking forward to a safe summer of fun! [Institute for Educational Advancement logo] [Update Email Preferences]( | [Unsubscribe]( Institute for Educational Advancement 569 S. Marengo Ave. Pasadena, CA 91101 (626) 403-8900 [www.educationaladvancement.org](